Canvas & VoiceThread Quick Reference Guide VoiceThread is a tool to create multimedia slide shows that hold images, documents and videos. Students and instructors can create, comment on and share these slide shows with others to make a collaborative and interactive project. How to Get Started - Login to Canvas at https://learn.maricopa.edu/login. Additional Resources - VoiceThread How-Tos, https://voicethread.com/support/howto/Basics/

   

Setting-Up VoiceThread in Canvas VoiceThread can be enabled in Canvas at the Module (best for sharing a gallery) or Assignment Level (best for having students submit assignments) in the course. Adding VoiceThread to a Module: 1. From the course menu select Modules. 2. Select Add item to Module. 3. In the dialog box, add an External Tool.

VoiceThread Interface After adding VoiceThread to your course you will need to decide what view you want the students to have when they click the link to VoiceThread. There are 4 choices. Course View, Individual VT, VT Home or Assignment Builder. You can add the integration multiple times using different views each time.

Course View (Enable at Module Level) This displays all VoiceThreads that have been shared in a course. Good for a gallery display. 4. From the tool list select VoiceThread Graded, name the Page, (leave the default URL) and then choose Add Item. Note: Select the “Load this tool in a new tab” checkbox to have VoiceThread open a new tab in the browser rather than opening inside of Canvas. 5. VoiceThread will appear as a link in the Module.

Adding VoiceThread to an Assignment: 1. Add a new assignment from the Assignment area in the Course Navigation. 2. From the assignment type drop-down menu select External Tool. 3. Select more options. 4. In the External Tool dialog box select VoiceThread Graded (leave the default URL) and select the “Load this tool in a new tab” checkbox. 5. Enter the assignment instructions/details and select Update Assignment.

Individual VT (Enable at Module Level) Display a single VoiceThread that you have created. Good for sharing a presentation. VT Home Display a student’s VT dashboard and all the VoiceThreads that belong to or are shared with them across courses. Good for helping students organize content. Assignment Builder Create a graded assignment for students to complete. There are 3 choices. Create a VoiceThread, Submit a Comment, Watch a VoiceThread.

Note: If you want a student to create their own VoiceThread and then comment on another student’s VoiceThread you must create two assignments. You will have options to add assignment directions within VoiceThread. When students click on the link for a graded assignment, they will see the assignment you've created. They can complete the assignment work (create, comment or watch). As soon as they click on the "Submit Assignment" button, you will be able to grade their work.

Canvas & VoiceThread Quick Reference Guide    

Creating & Editing VoiceThreads Creating: 1. Click on the Create tab. 2. Click the Upload button. 3. Choose the source of your media files.

Commenting on VoiceThreads There are 5 different ways to comment on VoiceThreads: phone, webcam, audio mic, type or upload audio from a file. Steps: 1. Choose a file thumbnail in the thread you want to comment on and click the Comment button. 2. Below the file use the Comment Toolbar to choose your comment format. 3. Use the instructions for each commenting tool to leave your comments.

Note: You can import files from your computer or from web and social media sites like Flickr. 4. Select your file OR files. VoiceThread will allow you to upload multiple files at a time. 5. Wait for the file(s) to upload.

Note: Use the arrows to advance to the next slide to leave comments.

Learn more about accepted file types: http://tinyurl.com/VoiceThreadFiles

Learn more about commenting: http://tinyurl.com/VoiceThreadCommentTool

Editing: 1. Select a file in the thread and use the edit controls to rotate, replace, add a title/link or delete any item.

Sharing VoiceThreads with the Class Steps: 1. Click the Share button. 2. Under the Orgs & Groups area find your class. 3. Choose the Eye Icon to allow the class to view AND/OR the Quote Icon to allow the class to comment on the VoiceThread.

Rotate  file  

Click  to  add   title  or  link    

Replace  item  

Delete  item  

Note: VoiceThread will automatically save your progress and store your project in the MyVoice tab. Editing a VoiceThread You can only edit VoiceThreads you own or that people gave you edit access to. To edit a VoiceThread, select it from the gallery or MyVoice and choose Edit.

Toggle  the   icons  to  set  the   share  settings   for  a  class.   Note: Under the members of the course you can select the Pencil Icon to grant edit access to individual or multiple students. Grading Student VoiceThreads VoiceThread is integrated with Canvas, but not through the SpeedGrader. To view student submissions faculty must open the VoiceThread link in the assignment and and grade within the interface. Grades will pass back to the Canvas gradebook. VoiceThread Guides http://voicethread.com/support/guides/

Have Questions? Interested in Training? Training Calendar: http://ctl.mesacc.edu (click on Calendar) Faculty Support: Center for Teaching & Learning, (480) 461‐7331, [email protected]